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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1972

Page

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Two AP Newsmen Beaten In Warsaw

Two AP correspondents Nicholas Lillitos and George Brodski were beaten at the AP Warsaw bureau by four Cuban journalists claiming Castro ties. Lillitos suffered minor injuries, Brodski serious back injuries. the attack followed claims of untruths about Castro. Castro visited a Warsaw school amid heart doubt reports, declaring “My heart is like steel” as officials noted fatigue and possible infarct risk. The incident prompted protests to Polish authorities. Castro’s Poland schedule was trimmed, with trips to Gdansk Krakow and Katowice reduced.

Warsaw Associated Press Nicholas Lillitos George Brodski Nicholas Tillitos Tillitos Fidel Castro Castro Lillitos Brodski New York Washington Hungary Council of Ministers Radziwill Palace Gdansk Krakow Katowice Budapest Edward Gierek Communist Party Piotr Jaroszewicz Poland Soviet Union

Swimming pool chlorine leak hospitalizes 54 in Tulsa

In Tulsa a filtration plant leak at St Michael's church pool released chlorine gas injuring 54, mostly children. One infant remained in hospital for observation. many treated for coughs and vomiting. Lifeguard Debbie Domenico aided evacuation before being treated and released.

Tulsa Okla St. Michael’s Danny Givens Givens Debbie Domenico

McGovern wins California primary in sweep for nomination

Sen George McGovern captured California's 271 delegates to move past 900 in his bid for the Democratic nomination after wins in New Jersey New Mexico his native South Dakota and a close California race delayed by a judge ordered polling extension. In other news the Richmond busing case reversal may ease pressure for curbs on court ordered busing as Congress debates civil rights remedies. Air Force jets hit a North Vietnamese rail yard near the Chinese border and pilots threaten a boycott of countries sheltering hijackers amid potential airline disruptions.

George McGovern California South Dakota Hubert H. Humphrey New Jersey New Mexico McGovern San Francisco Washington Richmond U.S. Court of Appeals Congress 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals Robert H. Merhige Jr Henrico Chesterfield Ermanuel Celler D-N.y Saigon North Vietnam South Vietnam An Tac

Nielsen To Be Speaker At State Meeting

Mexico City Manager Neil Nielsen will speak at the annual conference for newly elected mayors and councilmen at the Ramada Inn in Jefferson City. The event, sponsored by state and university groups, features 100 plus officials and covers municipal budgeting and finance plus where to obtain help.

Mexico City Neil Nielsen Ramada Inn Jefferson City Mexico Harold Enslen Herman Tolson Missouri Municipal League University of Missouri, Columbia Governmental Affairs Program St. Louis County Municipal League Missouri Nielsen James S. Cottingham Independence al E. Nick Ferguson Richard Provaznik Richmond Heights Lionel Thompson Moberly Irvin Sweet Savannah Curtis Logan Rolla Miriam Cone Springfield Lawrence Lieberman University City

Graduation Visit Ties Oklahoma Trip to Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Fred A Naysmith of Laddonia returned from Shawnee Oklahoma where they visited Mr and Mrs Bill Maupin and Diane Naysmith They attended commencement at Oklahoma Baptist University Raney Chapel for Brenda Naysmith Maupin BA in business education She teaches at Meeker High School Oklahoma and Bill Maupin earned BA in religion and history at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Texas The Naysmiths youngest daughter Fiane later joined them after visiting Audrain Medical Center and ORVUe past two members Sik will be effi played at the Audrain Medical Center

Laddonia Fred A. Naysmith Shawnee Okla Bill Maupin Diane Naysmith Maupin Raney Chapel Oklahoma Baptist University Brenda Naysmith Meeker High School Meeker

Lottery win frees man on bond in Pittsburgh

A 25 year old man, William W. Smith, was released from Allegheny County jail after offering a $400 winning state lottery ticket as collateral for a $5,000 bond. His attorney had the ticket validated and a bonding company accepted it. He could not cash the May 31 draw while held on a drug charge.

Pittsburgh Allegheny County William W. Smith Smith

California Environment Plan Defeated at Ballot Box

The Environmental Initiative Proposition 9 failed in California’s primary, losing about two to one amid a $1.4 million opposition campaign by business and labor groups. Backers vow another try, while opponents cite potential environmental gains and industry pushback. The measure would have banned DDT pesticides, removed lead from gasoline by 1976, halted offshore drilling, and paused nuclear plant construction for five years. Other measures, including bonds and tax changes, were approved.

Los Angeles California

Crash Kills 2 Near Waynesville

Two people died and three were injured in a two car collision five miles east of Waynesville along I 44 Tuesday night. Deceased are Delores Fay Lewis 27 of Pierce City and her year old daughter Tiny Marie Lewis. Injured are John William Lewis 24 and Keith Lewis 4 all in serious condition at Pulaski County Hospital. James Bo Lack Jr 20 of Ft Leonard Wood the driver of the other car was listed in critical condition at the hospital.

Waynesville Here Highway Patrol Delores Fay Lewis Pierce City Tiny Marie Lewis NASA John William Lewis Antrian Keith Lewis Pulaski County Hospital James Bo Lack Jr Ft. Leonard Wood Sandihon Une Hospital

PSC Asks Right To Regulate Area Disputes

Jefferson City Mo AP Marvin E Jones chairman said the state Public Service Commission should have authority to settle territorial disputes between rural electric cooperatives and private utilities. He argued regulation would ensure adequate safe service at reasonable rates as metropolitan growth increases competition in rural areas.

Jefferson City Marvin E. Jones State Public Service Commission Missouri Electric Cooperative Managers Association General Assembly Jones PSC

Clay Coalition Backs Morris Governor Hopeful

A Missouri black political coalition led by Rep. William Clay endorsed William Morris for governor at a news conference in St Louis. Clay, Jackson County party chair Bruce Watkins and about 30 black committeemen called the action unprecedented and said Morris combines experience and dedication to lead Missouri forward.

St, Louis Missouri First William Clay St. Louis William Morris Clay Jackson County Bruce Watkins Congress Morris

Christian Bible School Draws 75 at First Church

The First Christian Church reports an average of 75 children attending a week long Bible School this week with nearly 30 volunteers aiding youngsters from ages three to six grade. Director Mrs. Bob Snell says the closing program will be Sunday at 9 10 a m during Sunday school.

First Christian Church Bob Snell

Nurse Class To Graduate Friday Night

Graduation ceremonies for the 15th class of the Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Mexico Methodist Church. The Rev. C.A. Trotter will give the principal address, with remarks by Richard Nye and Joseph E. Hodgin. Diplomas and pins will be presented by Peggy Sterner and Shelby Brandkamp. Music by Mrs. Guy Pitts. Public invited.

Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing Mexico Methodist Church C.A. Trotter St. Paul C.M.E. Church Mexico Ministerial Alliance Richard Nye Audrain Medical Center Joseph E. Hodgin Peggy Sterner R.N Shelby Brandkamp Rb.n Guy Pitts

Sandy's Will Open Here On E. Liberty

Alvin B K Ehrhardt announces Mexico Sandy's will open Oct 1 at 1123 E Liberty St. The 64 by 24 foot building will seat 44, park 30, and cost about 30000 with 8 am to midnight hours. Sandy's operates in Hannibal Fulton Rolla Quincy Pittsfield.

Mexico Alvin BK Spike) Ehrhardt Hannibal Sandy’s Inc E. Liberty St Latney Elizabeth Marjorie Elma Lee Lakenan Barnes Missouri Sandy’s Hannibal Fulton Rolla Quincy Ill Pittsfield Ehrhardt B.H. Willer Tom Daly Sandy

Vandalia Station Burglary Leaves No Loot Behind

Vandalia on Highway 54 saw Junior Schuessler's Texaco service station broken into last night. A lock box was damaged at the front door but no money box was found and nothing else was taken. The burglars caused no additional damage.

Vandalia Junior Schuessler Texaco Highway 54 Mr. Schuessler

Kleindienst Vote Coming Tomorrow

The Senate will vote on Richard G. Kleindienst to be attorney general Thursday afternoon after a delay tied to ITT settlement inquiries. Committee backed confirmation despite dissenters claiming hearings were incomplete. the initial 4 p.m. vote is on returning the nomination for more hearings, otherwise a confirmation vote follows.

Washington Richard G. Kleindienst Senate Kleindienst Nixon John N. Mitchell Mitchell Justice Department International Telephone & Telegraph Corp Senate Judiciary Committee Jack Anderson ITT Sheraton San Diego

Callaway Poll Shows McGovern Teasdale Preference Lead

A Callaway County telephone survey by Kingdom Daily News finds McGovern leading Humphrey 36 to 20 with 32 undecided and Teasdale ahead of Morris 26 to 22 with 36 undecided. Bond leads King 68 to 12 with 20 undecided. Callaway representative Holt 50, Herring 30, Shafer 8 with 12 undecided. sheriff Salmons 62, Williamson 24, Lander 8 with 6 undecided.

Fulton Callaway County The Kingdom Daily News McGovern Humphrey Teasdale Morris Wallace Chisholm Blackwell Dowd Bond King Callaway Holt Herring Shafer Sheriff Salmons Williamson Lander

Pilots threaten broad boycott over hijackers sheltering nations

ALPA announced a boycott by 46 000 members against Cuba Algeria and any country that refuses to prosecute or extradite hijackers plans to extend to airlines serving those nations TWA halted Algiers service due to traffic Pan American will not serve hijacker harboring countries Nixon was urged to bar such nations from US airspace and aviation authorities cited 450 murders and 147 hijacking assaults since air travel began with 193 attackers now fugitives

Washington Afland Farline Qubre Algeria ALPA Ural Afl-Cio Airline Pilots Association Cuba Trans World Airlines Algiers Pan American World Airways U.S John J. O'Donnell Nixon O'Donnell 60Nation International Federation of Air Line Pilot Associations London United States O’donnell Afl-Cio Maritime Trades Department Federal Aviation Administration

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